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Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

Zeb Noel Gordon Laing outside the Christchurch District Court after sentencing on Tuesday. Photo:...

Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums

A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.

Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington

Wellington Station on Thursday morning after a mass signal failure halted all trains. Photo: RNZ

Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington

Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.

Green MP doubles down on police criticism

Tamatha Paul. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Green MP doubles down on police criticism

Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."

Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station

Police cars outside the police station in Murupara in Whakatāne District. Photo: RNZ

Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station

A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.

Water service options still being considered

Selwyn District Council will make a decision on what direction to take for its water next week....

Water service options still being considered

A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.

Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days

James Meager, Rangitata MP and Minister for the South Island, with friend Stevie Cockburn of...

Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days

The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.

Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released

Coroner Ian Telford released his findings into the teen's death today. Photo: file

Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released

Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.

Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death

Emergency services were called to a social housing complex on Innes Road in Mairehau at about 9...

Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death

Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest as part of a homicide investigation into the death of Tyrone Munns.

More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission

More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission

Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.

Hunger-striking prisoner to be released

Images of Dean Wickliffe released by Spring Hill Corrections. Photo: Supplied

Hunger-striking prisoner to be released

Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board on Wednesday.

'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters

Paul Fisher confronts a protester. Photo: Screenshot via Tiktok

'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters

A video of Waikato lawyer Paul Fisher yelling at climate change protesters several years ago has emerged in the wake of a video showing him calling pro-Palestinian activists “anti-Semite racist...

Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case

Lawyer Sue Grey (left) has been fined and ordered to pay costs over a "slip-up" which saw her...

Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case

The “sloppy” use of a child’s name during an interview about the use of vaccinated blood in life-saving surgery has cost a lawyer $15,690.

Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates

(From left) Ina Babic from the New Zealand Vegetarian Society, Green MP Lan Pham, Green MP Steve...

Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates

Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.

Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors

A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.

Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental

The problems with the property included exposed batts. Photo: Supplied / MBIE

Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental

A Christchurch landlord must pay almost $14,000 for housing vulnerable tenants in unsafe and unlawful conditions.

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns

Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.

Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens

Body cams for parking officers are being trialled by Auckland Transport. Photo: RNZ

Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens

Body cameras are being trialled for parking officers in Auckland, as the next line of defence against the aggression they face on the job.

Girl mistaken for adult given antipsychotics

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ

11-year-old put in mental health facility was given antipsychotics

An 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for an adult, handcuffed and admitted to a mental health facility was given at least two doses of antipsychotic medication

Law firms lose $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees

Several law firms are believed to have lost more than $2 million after falling victim to a phone scam in which people pretend to be from ANZ bank.

Petition launched against 'horrible, disgusting and inedible' school lunches

Petition launched against 'horrible, disgusting and inedible' school lunches

A Māori lawyer has launched a petition calling for the government to cancel Compass Group's school lunch contract.

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